Barrick Gold Surges to 52-Week High Despite 190th Trading Volume Rank as Analysts Boost Targets

, 2025, . , ranking 190th in market activity for the session. , . , reflecting robust operational and balance sheet metrics. Meanwhile, , with CEO downplaying potential U.S. gold tariff impacts on operations.

Analyst coverage highlighted Barrick’s free cash flow performance, . , . Institutional investors appear focused on long-term positioning, given the stock’s fair valuation metrics and recent board restructuring. Market participants are monitoring gold pricing dynamics and production guidance as key catalysts for further momentum.

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